11 h. ago Boston’s homicide rate increases 30% from 2024, from 24 killings to 31

2025’s 31 homicides is still the lowest in the last two decades, excluding 2024, Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox said. The post Boston’s homicide rate increases 30% from 2024, from 24 killings to 31 appeared first on Boston.com.

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37 h. ago 'Meaningful gains': Washington County School District graduation rate increases

'Meaningful gains': Washington County School District graduation rate increases  St. George News

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3 d. ago Man pleads guilty to killing Concord resident with his car while driving distracted, avoids jail time

Joshua Quimby, 35, pleaded guilty to killing 53-year-old pedestrian Tamar Vishlitzky in a 2024 Bedford crash. The post Man pleads guilty to killing Concord resident with his car while driving distracted, avoids jail time appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 d. ago Dartmouth teen facing homicide charge for fatal New Year’s hit

The 16-year-old is suspected of fatally striking a New Bedford woman following a New Year’s church gathering. The post Dartmouth teen facing homicide charge for fatal New Year’s hit-and-run in New Bedford appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago New year brings rate increase for Washington Gas customers in DC

New year brings rate increase for Washington Gas customers in DC  DC News Now

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1 week ago Rate of Gestational Diabetes Increased 36 Percent Over the Last Decade in the United States

Rate of Gestational Diabetes Increased 36 Percent Over the Last Decade in the United States  People.com

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3 w. ago Driver who allegedly ran from fatal crash in Stoughton charged with motor vehicle homicide

The fatal crash occurred after a police pursuit of a pickup truck driver that began in Brockton and carried into Stoughton. The post Driver who allegedly ran from fatal crash in Stoughton charged with motor vehicle homicide appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago The D.N.C. Is Killing Its Autopsy of What Went Wrong in 2024

Ken Martin, the Democratic National Committee chairman, ordered the report months ago but is now said to believe that its release would be counterproductive for the party.

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4 w. ago Police investigating apparent homicide in death of Rob Reiner, wife

Investigators believe they suffered stab wounds and a family member is being questioned by investigators, the official said. The post Police investigating apparent homicide in death of Rob Reiner, wife appeared first on Boston.com.

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